http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/eebedia/api.php?action=feedcontributions&user=Rachel+Rock-Blake&feedformat=atomEEBedia - User contributions [en]2024-03-29T15:16:56ZUser contributionsMediaWiki 1.25.2http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/eebedia/index.php?title=Evolution_of_Green_Plants_Lab&diff=21729Evolution of Green Plants Lab2012-04-09T16:24:45Z<p>Rachel Rock-Blake: </p>
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<div>[[Image:EquisetumSperm.png|thumb|right|''Scanning electron micrograph of Equisetum sperm cells. Image by K. S. Renzaglia (http://www.science.siu.edu/landplants/Sphenophyta/sphenophyta.html).'']]<br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: x-large">EEB 3221</span> (1 cr)<br><br><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large">EEB 5221</span> (1 cr) <br><br><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large">Spring 2012<br><br></span><br />
<br />
''Lab meetings:'' T 2-5 PM in TLS 181<br/><br />
<b>Labs begin the first week of class.</b><br/><br />
A lab syllabus will be distributed in the first lab session.<br/><br/><br />
:{{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/LabSyllabus_S12.pdf}} LabSyllabus_S12.pdf<br />
__NOEDITSECTION__<br />
== Contact Information ==<br />
<span style="font-size: large"><br />
Rachel Rock-Blake, Lab Instructor<br/></span><br />
[http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/eebwww/ Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology]<br/><br />
office: Biology/Pharmacy Building 4th floor 405<br/><br />
voice: +1 860-486-4027<br/><br />
email: [mailto:rachel.rock-blake@uconn.edu rachel.rock-blake@uconn.edu]<br/><br/><br />
'''Office hours''': Wednesday 2-3, BIOPHARM 405 or feel free to email in advance<br />
<br />
<br />
==Assignments==<br />
All assignments should be turned in during lab on the date due. Unless there is prior arrangement, assignments turned in late will lose 10% of their point value for each day late, to a maximum of 50%. Keep all of your returned assignments, and copies/computer files. If there are questions about your grade you will need these documents.<br />
No Reports or Assignments will be accepted via Email. Only paper copies will be accepted.<br />
<br />
==Points==<br />
Lab points: 100 points total<br />
<br />
Assignment 1 Tree Thinking exercise: 10 pts<br />
<br />
Assignment 2 Qs about green algae based on labs 3,4: 10pts<br />
<br />
Assignment 3 Lab 5 paper discussion (summary and participation): 10pts<br />
<br />
Assignment 4 Qs about bryophytes based on labs 6,7: 10pts<br />
<br />
Assignment 5 Lab 8 paper discussion (summary and participation): 10pts<br />
<br />
Assignment 6 Qs about vascular plants/fossils based on lab: 10pts<br />
<br />
Assignment 7 Lab 13 paper discussion (summary and participation): 10pts<br />
<br />
Assignment 8 Write up of construction and analysis of character matrix: 30pts<br />
<br />
==Attendance==<br />
You are required to attend all labs. If you will be missing a lab for any reason contact me as soon as possible. Note: missing more than 3 labs will result in a failure for the course.<br />
<br />
==General Rules for Laboratory==<br />
No food or drink in the laboratory<br />
No open-toed shoes (Sandals and Flip-flops are not appropriate to wear to lab)<br />
No Ringing or Vibrating or Texting Cellular Phones<br />
<br />
==Schedule, Spring 2012==<br />
{| border="1" cellpadding="2" <br />
!style="background:#efefef;" width="80" align="center"|Date<br />
!style="background:#efefef;" width="350"|Topic<br />
!style="background:#efefef;" width="200" align="center"|Assignments<br />
|- <br />
| 17 Jan || Lab 1. Overview, Greenhouse/collection facility tours || <br />
|- <br />
| 24 Jan || Lab 2. Characters and trees || {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/Lab2.S2012.pdf}} Lab2.S2012.pdf<br />
|- <br />
| 31 Jan || Lab 3. Green algae morphological forms and life cycles. Review of microscope: handling, cleaning, total magnification, focusing. {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/GreenAlgaeLab3.pdf}} GreenAlgaeLab3.pdf || Tree thinking exercise DUE (10 pts) Life cycles: review Ulva and Volvox specifically {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/Lab%203.pdf}} Lab 3.pdf<br />
|- <br />
| 07 Feb || Lab 4. Green algae morphological forms and life cycles, continued {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/GreenAlgaeLab4.pdf}} GreenAlgaeLab4.pdf || Answers to questions about the morphology and life cycles of green algae DUE (10 pts) Papers to read for Algae discussion: Delwiche et al. 2002 [https://dropbox.uconn.edu/dropbox?n=Delwiche2002.pdf&p=Wm4Ifz0IajdeXFelL] Graham and Wilcox 2000 [https://dropbox.uconn.edu/dropbox?n=GrahamWilcox2000.pdf&p=WWZkxt1Zdg7wZtpA2] McCourt et al. 2004 [https://dropbox.uconn.edu/dropbox?n=McCourtetal2004.pdf&p=W1OwBfeeHFbDQMsRn] and Timme et al. 2011 [https://dropbox.uconn.edu/dropbox?n=Timme.etal.2011.pdf&p=WPr9UTqt2RNyfChVi] <br />
|- <br />
| 14 Feb || Lab 5. Discussion of Papers on green algae phylogeny {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/Lab5.GAphylogeny.pdf}} Lab5.GAphylogeny.pdf || Assignment of discussion papers DUE (10 pts) (participation in discussion)<br />
|- <br />
| 21 Feb || Lab 6. Bryophyte morphology and life cycles (Mosses, Hornworts, and Liverworts) {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/Laboratory6BryoPart1.pdf}} || Please read the Bryophyte notes posted on the lecture website<br />
|- <br />
| 28 Feb || Lab 7. Bryophyte morphology and life cycles (Mosses, Hornworts, and Liverworts), continued {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/BryophyteLabPart2.pdf}} BryophyteLabPart2.pdf || Papers to read of Bryophyte discussion {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/Shawetal.pdf}} Shawetal.pdf, {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/Nishiyamaetal2003.pdf}} Nishiyamaetal2003.pdf, {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/Hutseme%CC%81kersetal.pdf}} Hutsemékersetal.pdf, {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/DuckettSphagnumSM.pdf}} DuckettSphagnumSM.pdf<br />
|- <br />
| 06 Mar || Lab 8. Discussion of Papers on bryophyte anatomy and phylogeny || Assignment on discussion papers DUE (10 pts) (participation in discussion)<br />
|- <br />
| 13 Mar || SPRING BREAK ||<br />
|- <br />
| 20 Mar || Lab 9. Seedless vascular plant morphology and life cycles {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/Lab9Ferns%281%29.doc}} Lab9Ferns(1).doc || <br />
|- <br />
| 27 Mar || Lab 10. Vascular plants {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/Seedplants_lab.pdf}} Seedplants_lab.pdf || Answers to questions about the morphology and life cycles of vascular plants DUE next week(10 pts) <br />
|- <br />
| 03 Apr || SCHEDULE CHANGE: Lab 10. Vascular plant anatomy {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/Seedplants_Anatomy.pdf}} Seedplants_Anatomy.pdf<br />
|| Answers to questions about the morphology and life cycles of vascular plants DUE(10 pts)<br />
|- <br />
| 10 Apr || Lab 11. Vascular plant fossils {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/FossilLabPart2New2012-1.pdf}} FossilLabPart2New2012-1.pdf || Papers to read for vascular plant discussion {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/Ruszalaetal2011StomatalControl.pdf}} Ruszalaetal2011StomatalControl.pdf {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/McAdamBrodribb.2012.pdf}} McAdamBrodribb.2012.pdf<br />
|- <br />
| 17 Apr || Lab 12. Discussion of Papers on vascular plant phylogeny and evolution || Assignment on vascular plant discussion DUE (10 pts) (participation in discussion)<br />
|- <br />
| 24 Apr || 8-10 taxa: construction and analysis of character matrix || 5 pg write-up of construction and analysis of character matrix: DUE DATE TBA, probably during final exam week (30 pts)<br />
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[[Category:EEB Courses]]</div>Rachel Rock-Blakehttp://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/eebedia/index.php?title=Evolution_of_Green_Plants_Lab&diff=21717Evolution of Green Plants Lab2012-04-09T13:35:02Z<p>Rachel Rock-Blake: </p>
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<div>[[Image:EquisetumSperm.png|thumb|right|''Scanning electron micrograph of Equisetum sperm cells. Image by K. S. Renzaglia (http://www.science.siu.edu/landplants/Sphenophyta/sphenophyta.html).'']]<br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: x-large">EEB 3221</span> (1 cr)<br><br><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large">EEB 5221</span> (1 cr) <br><br><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large">Spring 2012<br><br></span><br />
<br />
''Lab meetings:'' T 2-5 PM in TLS 181<br/><br />
<b>Labs begin the first week of class.</b><br/><br />
A lab syllabus will be distributed in the first lab session.<br/><br/><br />
:{{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/LabSyllabus_S12.pdf}} LabSyllabus_S12.pdf<br />
__NOEDITSECTION__<br />
== Contact Information ==<br />
<span style="font-size: large"><br />
Rachel Rock-Blake, Lab Instructor<br/></span><br />
[http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/eebwww/ Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology]<br/><br />
office: Biology/Pharmacy Building 4th floor 405<br/><br />
voice: +1 860-486-4027<br/><br />
email: [mailto:rachel.rock-blake@uconn.edu rachel.rock-blake@uconn.edu]<br/><br/><br />
'''Office hours''': Wednesday 2-3, BIOPHARM 405 or feel free to email in advance<br />
<br />
<br />
==Assignments==<br />
All assignments should be turned in during lab on the date due. Unless there is prior arrangement, assignments turned in late will lose 10% of their point value for each day late, to a maximum of 50%. Keep all of your returned assignments, and copies/computer files. If there are questions about your grade you will need these documents.<br />
No Reports or Assignments will be accepted via Email. Only paper copies will be accepted.<br />
<br />
==Points==<br />
Lab points: 100 points total<br />
<br />
Assignment 1 Tree Thinking exercise: 10 pts<br />
<br />
Assignment 2 Qs about green algae based on labs 3,4: 10pts<br />
<br />
Assignment 3 Lab 5 paper discussion (summary and participation): 10pts<br />
<br />
Assignment 4 Qs about bryophytes based on labs 6,7: 10pts<br />
<br />
Assignment 5 Lab 8 paper discussion (summary and participation): 10pts<br />
<br />
Assignment 6 Qs about vascular plants/fossils based on lab: 10pts<br />
<br />
Assignment 7 Lab 13 paper discussion (summary and participation): 10pts<br />
<br />
Assignment 8 Write up of construction and analysis of character matrix: 30pts<br />
<br />
==Attendance==<br />
You are required to attend all labs. If you will be missing a lab for any reason contact me as soon as possible. Note: missing more than 3 labs will result in a failure for the course.<br />
<br />
==General Rules for Laboratory==<br />
No food or drink in the laboratory<br />
No open-toed shoes (Sandals and Flip-flops are not appropriate to wear to lab)<br />
No Ringing or Vibrating or Texting Cellular Phones<br />
<br />
==Schedule, Spring 2012==<br />
{| border="1" cellpadding="2" <br />
!style="background:#efefef;" width="80" align="center"|Date<br />
!style="background:#efefef;" width="350"|Topic<br />
!style="background:#efefef;" width="200" align="center"|Assignments<br />
|- <br />
| 17 Jan || Lab 1. Overview, Greenhouse/collection facility tours || <br />
|- <br />
| 24 Jan || Lab 2. Characters and trees || {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/Lab2.S2012.pdf}} Lab2.S2012.pdf<br />
|- <br />
| 31 Jan || Lab 3. Green algae morphological forms and life cycles. Review of microscope: handling, cleaning, total magnification, focusing. {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/GreenAlgaeLab3.pdf}} GreenAlgaeLab3.pdf || Tree thinking exercise DUE (10 pts) Life cycles: review Ulva and Volvox specifically {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/Lab%203.pdf}} Lab 3.pdf<br />
|- <br />
| 07 Feb || Lab 4. Green algae morphological forms and life cycles, continued {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/GreenAlgaeLab4.pdf}} GreenAlgaeLab4.pdf || Answers to questions about the morphology and life cycles of green algae DUE (10 pts) Papers to read for Algae discussion: Delwiche et al. 2002 [https://dropbox.uconn.edu/dropbox?n=Delwiche2002.pdf&p=Wm4Ifz0IajdeXFelL] Graham and Wilcox 2000 [https://dropbox.uconn.edu/dropbox?n=GrahamWilcox2000.pdf&p=WWZkxt1Zdg7wZtpA2] McCourt et al. 2004 [https://dropbox.uconn.edu/dropbox?n=McCourtetal2004.pdf&p=W1OwBfeeHFbDQMsRn] and Timme et al. 2011 [https://dropbox.uconn.edu/dropbox?n=Timme.etal.2011.pdf&p=WPr9UTqt2RNyfChVi] <br />
|- <br />
| 14 Feb || Lab 5. Discussion of Papers on green algae phylogeny {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/Lab5.GAphylogeny.pdf}} Lab5.GAphylogeny.pdf || Assignment of discussion papers DUE (10 pts) (participation in discussion)<br />
|- <br />
| 21 Feb || Lab 6. Bryophyte morphology and life cycles (Mosses, Hornworts, and Liverworts) {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/Laboratory6BryoPart1.pdf}} || Please read the Bryophyte notes posted on the lecture website<br />
|- <br />
| 28 Feb || Lab 7. Bryophyte morphology and life cycles (Mosses, Hornworts, and Liverworts), continued {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/BryophyteLabPart2.pdf}} BryophyteLabPart2.pdf || Papers to read of Bryophyte discussion {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/Shawetal.pdf}} Shawetal.pdf, {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/Nishiyamaetal2003.pdf}} Nishiyamaetal2003.pdf, {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/Hutseme%CC%81kersetal.pdf}} Hutsemékersetal.pdf, {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/DuckettSphagnumSM.pdf}} DuckettSphagnumSM.pdf<br />
|- <br />
| 06 Mar || Lab 8. Discussion of Papers on bryophyte anatomy and phylogeny || Assignment on discussion papers DUE (10 pts) (participation in discussion)<br />
|- <br />
| 13 Mar || SPRING BREAK ||<br />
|- <br />
| 20 Mar || Lab 9. Seedless vascular plant morphology and life cycles {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/Lab9Ferns%281%29.doc}} Lab9Ferns(1).doc || <br />
|- <br />
| 27 Mar || Lab 10. Vascular plants {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/Seedplants_lab.pdf}} Seedplants_lab.pdf || Answers to questions about the morphology and life cycles of vascular plants DUE next week(10 pts) <br />
|- <br />
| 03 Apr || SCHEDULE CHANGE: Lab 10. Vascular plant anatomy {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/Seedplants_Anatomy.pdf}} Seedplants_Anatomy.pdf<br />
|| Answers to questions about the morphology and life cycles of vascular plants DUE(10 pts)<br />
|- <br />
| 10 Apr || Lab 11. Vascular plant fossils {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/FossilLabPart2New2012.pdf}} FossilLabPart2New2012.pdf || Papers to read for vascular plant discussion {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/Ruszalaetal2011StomatalControl.pdf}} Ruszalaetal2011StomatalControl.pdf {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/McAdamBrodribb.2012.pdf}} McAdamBrodribb.2012.pdf<br />
|- <br />
| 17 Apr || Lab 12. Discussion of Papers on vascular plant phylogeny and evolution || Assignment on vascular plant discussion DUE (10 pts) (participation in discussion)<br />
|- <br />
| 24 Apr || 8-10 taxa: construction and analysis of character matrix || 5 pg write-up of construction and analysis of character matrix: DUE DATE TBA, probably during final exam week (30 pts)<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
[[Category:EEB Courses]]</div>Rachel Rock-Blakehttp://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/eebedia/index.php?title=Evolution_of_Green_Plants_Lab&diff=21643Evolution of Green Plants Lab2012-04-02T21:26:20Z<p>Rachel Rock-Blake: </p>
<hr />
<div>[[Image:EquisetumSperm.png|thumb|right|''Scanning electron micrograph of Equisetum sperm cells. Image by K. S. Renzaglia (http://www.science.siu.edu/landplants/Sphenophyta/sphenophyta.html).'']]<br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: x-large">EEB 3221</span> (1 cr)<br><br><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large">EEB 5221</span> (1 cr) <br><br><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large">Spring 2012<br><br></span><br />
<br />
''Lab meetings:'' T 2-5 PM in TLS 181<br/><br />
<b>Labs begin the first week of class.</b><br/><br />
A lab syllabus will be distributed in the first lab session.<br/><br/><br />
:{{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/LabSyllabus_S12.pdf}} LabSyllabus_S12.pdf<br />
__NOEDITSECTION__<br />
== Contact Information ==<br />
<span style="font-size: large"><br />
Rachel Rock-Blake, Lab Instructor<br/></span><br />
[http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/eebwww/ Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology]<br/><br />
office: Biology/Pharmacy Building 4th floor 405<br/><br />
voice: +1 860-486-4027<br/><br />
email: [mailto:rachel.rock-blake@uconn.edu rachel.rock-blake@uconn.edu]<br/><br/><br />
'''Office hours''': Wednesday 2-3, BIOPHARM 405 or feel free to email in advance<br />
<br />
<br />
==Assignments==<br />
All assignments should be turned in during lab on the date due. Unless there is prior arrangement, assignments turned in late will lose 10% of their point value for each day late, to a maximum of 50%. Keep all of your returned assignments, and copies/computer files. If there are questions about your grade you will need these documents.<br />
No Reports or Assignments will be accepted via Email. Only paper copies will be accepted.<br />
<br />
==Points==<br />
Lab points: 100 points total<br />
<br />
Assignment 1 Tree Thinking exercise: 10 pts<br />
<br />
Assignment 2 Qs about green algae based on labs 3,4: 10pts<br />
<br />
Assignment 3 Lab 5 paper discussion (summary and participation): 10pts<br />
<br />
Assignment 4 Qs about bryophytes based on labs 6,7: 10pts<br />
<br />
Assignment 5 Lab 8 paper discussion (summary and participation): 10pts<br />
<br />
Assignment 6 Qs about vascular plants/fossils based on lab: 10pts<br />
<br />
Assignment 7 Lab 13 paper discussion (summary and participation): 10pts<br />
<br />
Assignment 8 Write up of construction and analysis of character matrix: 30pts<br />
<br />
==Attendance==<br />
You are required to attend all labs. If you will be missing a lab for any reason contact me as soon as possible. Note: missing more than 3 labs will result in a failure for the course.<br />
<br />
==General Rules for Laboratory==<br />
No food or drink in the laboratory<br />
No open-toed shoes (Sandals and Flip-flops are not appropriate to wear to lab)<br />
No Ringing or Vibrating or Texting Cellular Phones<br />
<br />
==Schedule, Spring 2012==<br />
{| border="1" cellpadding="2" <br />
!style="background:#efefef;" width="80" align="center"|Date<br />
!style="background:#efefef;" width="350"|Topic<br />
!style="background:#efefef;" width="200" align="center"|Assignments<br />
|- <br />
| 17 Jan || Lab 1. Overview, Greenhouse/collection facility tours || <br />
|- <br />
| 24 Jan || Lab 2. Characters and trees || {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/Lab2.S2012.pdf}} Lab2.S2012.pdf<br />
|- <br />
| 31 Jan || Lab 3. Green algae morphological forms and life cycles. Review of microscope: handling, cleaning, total magnification, focusing. {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/GreenAlgaeLab3.pdf}} GreenAlgaeLab3.pdf || Tree thinking exercise DUE (10 pts) Life cycles: review Ulva and Volvox specifically {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/Lab%203.pdf}} Lab 3.pdf<br />
|- <br />
| 07 Feb || Lab 4. Green algae morphological forms and life cycles, continued {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/GreenAlgaeLab4.pdf}} GreenAlgaeLab4.pdf || Answers to questions about the morphology and life cycles of green algae DUE (10 pts) Papers to read for Algae discussion: Delwiche et al. 2002 [https://dropbox.uconn.edu/dropbox?n=Delwiche2002.pdf&p=Wm4Ifz0IajdeXFelL] Graham and Wilcox 2000 [https://dropbox.uconn.edu/dropbox?n=GrahamWilcox2000.pdf&p=WWZkxt1Zdg7wZtpA2] McCourt et al. 2004 [https://dropbox.uconn.edu/dropbox?n=McCourtetal2004.pdf&p=W1OwBfeeHFbDQMsRn] and Timme et al. 2011 [https://dropbox.uconn.edu/dropbox?n=Timme.etal.2011.pdf&p=WPr9UTqt2RNyfChVi] <br />
|- <br />
| 14 Feb || Lab 5. Discussion of Papers on green algae phylogeny {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/Lab5.GAphylogeny.pdf}} Lab5.GAphylogeny.pdf || Assignment of discussion papers DUE (10 pts) (participation in discussion)<br />
|- <br />
| 21 Feb || Lab 6. Bryophyte morphology and life cycles (Mosses, Hornworts, and Liverworts) {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/Laboratory6BryoPart1.pdf}} || Please read the Bryophyte notes posted on the lecture website<br />
|- <br />
| 28 Feb || Lab 7. Bryophyte morphology and life cycles (Mosses, Hornworts, and Liverworts), continued {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/BryophyteLabPart2.pdf}} BryophyteLabPart2.pdf || Papers to read of Bryophyte discussion {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/Shawetal.pdf}} Shawetal.pdf, {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/Nishiyamaetal2003.pdf}} Nishiyamaetal2003.pdf, {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/Hutseme%CC%81kersetal.pdf}} Hutsemékersetal.pdf, {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/DuckettSphagnumSM.pdf}} DuckettSphagnumSM.pdf<br />
|- <br />
| 06 Mar || Lab 8. Discussion of Papers on bryophyte anatomy and phylogeny || Assignment on discussion papers DUE (10 pts) (participation in discussion)<br />
|- <br />
| 13 Mar || SPRING BREAK ||<br />
|- <br />
| 20 Mar || Lab 9. Seedless vascular plant morphology and life cycles {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/Lab9Ferns%281%29.doc}} Lab9Ferns(1).doc || <br />
|- <br />
| 27 Mar || Lab 10. Vascular plants {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/Seedplants_lab.pdf}} Seedplants_lab.pdf || Answers to questions about the morphology and life cycles of vascular plants DUE next week(10 pts) <br />
|- <br />
| 03 Apr || SCHEDULE CHANGE: Lab 10. Vascular plant anatomy {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/Seedplants_Anatomy.pdf}} Seedplants_Anatomy.pdf<br />
|| Answers to questions about the morphology and life cycles of vascular plants DUE(10 pts)<br />
|- <br />
| 10 Apr || Lab 11. Vascular plant fossils [https://dropbox.uconn.edu/dropbox?n=Lab11.pdf&p=WpvaV1r4sB4tP5gEW] || Papers to read for vascular plant discussion<br />
|- <br />
| 17 Apr || Lab 12. Discussion of Papers on vascular plant phylogeny and evolution || Assignment on vascular plant discussion DUE (10 pts) (participation in discussion)<br />
|- <br />
| 24 Apr || 8-10 taxa: construction and analysis of character matrix || 5 pg write-up of construction and analysis of character matrix: DUE DATE TBA, probably during final exam week (30 pts)<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
[[Category:EEB Courses]]</div>Rachel Rock-Blakehttp://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/eebedia/index.php?title=Evolution_of_Green_Plants_Lab&diff=21641Evolution of Green Plants Lab2012-04-02T20:24:39Z<p>Rachel Rock-Blake: </p>
<hr />
<div>[[Image:EquisetumSperm.png|thumb|right|''Scanning electron micrograph of Equisetum sperm cells. Image by K. S. Renzaglia (http://www.science.siu.edu/landplants/Sphenophyta/sphenophyta.html).'']]<br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: x-large">EEB 3221</span> (1 cr)<br><br><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large">EEB 5221</span> (1 cr) <br><br><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large">Spring 2012<br><br></span><br />
<br />
''Lab meetings:'' T 2-5 PM in TLS 181<br/><br />
<b>Labs begin the first week of class.</b><br/><br />
A lab syllabus will be distributed in the first lab session.<br/><br/><br />
:{{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/LabSyllabus_S12.pdf}} LabSyllabus_S12.pdf<br />
__NOEDITSECTION__<br />
== Contact Information ==<br />
<span style="font-size: large"><br />
Rachel Rock-Blake, Lab Instructor<br/></span><br />
[http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/eebwww/ Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology]<br/><br />
office: Biology/Pharmacy Building 4th floor 405<br/><br />
voice: +1 860-486-4027<br/><br />
email: [mailto:rachel.rock-blake@uconn.edu rachel.rock-blake@uconn.edu]<br/><br/><br />
'''Office hours''': Wednesday 2-3, BIOPHARM 405 or feel free to email in advance<br />
<br />
<br />
==Assignments==<br />
All assignments should be turned in during lab on the date due. Unless there is prior arrangement, assignments turned in late will lose 10% of their point value for each day late, to a maximum of 50%. Keep all of your returned assignments, and copies/computer files. If there are questions about your grade you will need these documents.<br />
No Reports or Assignments will be accepted via Email. Only paper copies will be accepted.<br />
<br />
==Points==<br />
Lab points: 100 points total<br />
<br />
Assignment 1 Tree Thinking exercise: 10 pts<br />
<br />
Assignment 2 Qs about green algae based on labs 3,4: 10pts<br />
<br />
Assignment 3 Lab 5 paper discussion (summary and participation): 10pts<br />
<br />
Assignment 4 Qs about bryophytes based on labs 6,7: 10pts<br />
<br />
Assignment 5 Lab 8 paper discussion (summary and participation): 10pts<br />
<br />
Assignment 6 Qs about vascular plants/fossils based on lab: 10pts<br />
<br />
Assignment 7 Lab 13 paper discussion (summary and participation): 10pts<br />
<br />
Assignment 8 Write up of construction and analysis of character matrix: 30pts<br />
<br />
==Attendance==<br />
You are required to attend all labs. If you will be missing a lab for any reason contact me as soon as possible. Note: missing more than 3 labs will result in a failure for the course.<br />
<br />
==General Rules for Laboratory==<br />
No food or drink in the laboratory<br />
No open-toed shoes (Sandals and Flip-flops are not appropriate to wear to lab)<br />
No Ringing or Vibrating or Texting Cellular Phones<br />
<br />
==Schedule, Spring 2012==<br />
{| border="1" cellpadding="2" <br />
!style="background:#efefef;" width="80" align="center"|Date<br />
!style="background:#efefef;" width="350"|Topic<br />
!style="background:#efefef;" width="200" align="center"|Assignments<br />
|- <br />
| 17 Jan || Lab 1. Overview, Greenhouse/collection facility tours || <br />
|- <br />
| 24 Jan || Lab 2. Characters and trees || {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/Lab2.S2012.pdf}} Lab2.S2012.pdf<br />
|- <br />
| 31 Jan || Lab 3. Green algae morphological forms and life cycles. Review of microscope: handling, cleaning, total magnification, focusing. {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/GreenAlgaeLab3.pdf}} GreenAlgaeLab3.pdf || Tree thinking exercise DUE (10 pts) Life cycles: review Ulva and Volvox specifically {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/Lab%203.pdf}} Lab 3.pdf<br />
|- <br />
| 07 Feb || Lab 4. Green algae morphological forms and life cycles, continued {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/GreenAlgaeLab4.pdf}} GreenAlgaeLab4.pdf || Answers to questions about the morphology and life cycles of green algae DUE (10 pts) Papers to read for Algae discussion: Delwiche et al. 2002 [https://dropbox.uconn.edu/dropbox?n=Delwiche2002.pdf&p=Wm4Ifz0IajdeXFelL] Graham and Wilcox 2000 [https://dropbox.uconn.edu/dropbox?n=GrahamWilcox2000.pdf&p=WWZkxt1Zdg7wZtpA2] McCourt et al. 2004 [https://dropbox.uconn.edu/dropbox?n=McCourtetal2004.pdf&p=W1OwBfeeHFbDQMsRn] and Timme et al. 2011 [https://dropbox.uconn.edu/dropbox?n=Timme.etal.2011.pdf&p=WPr9UTqt2RNyfChVi] <br />
|- <br />
| 14 Feb || Lab 5. Discussion of Papers on green algae phylogeny {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/Lab5.GAphylogeny.pdf}} Lab5.GAphylogeny.pdf || Assignment of discussion papers DUE (10 pts) (participation in discussion)<br />
|- <br />
| 21 Feb || Lab 6. Bryophyte morphology and life cycles (Mosses, Hornworts, and Liverworts) {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/Laboratory6BryoPart1.pdf}} || Please read the Bryophyte notes posted on the lecture website<br />
|- <br />
| 28 Feb || Lab 7. Bryophyte morphology and life cycles (Mosses, Hornworts, and Liverworts), continued {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/BryophyteLabPart2.pdf}} BryophyteLabPart2.pdf || Papers to read of Bryophyte discussion {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/Shawetal.pdf}} Shawetal.pdf, {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/Nishiyamaetal2003.pdf}} Nishiyamaetal2003.pdf, {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/Hutseme%CC%81kersetal.pdf}} Hutsemékersetal.pdf, {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/DuckettSphagnumSM.pdf}} DuckettSphagnumSM.pdf<br />
|- <br />
| 06 Mar || Lab 8. Discussion of Papers on bryophyte anatomy and phylogeny || Assignment on discussion papers DUE (10 pts) (participation in discussion)<br />
|- <br />
| 13 Mar || SPRING BREAK ||<br />
|- <br />
| 20 Mar || Lab 9. Seedless vascular plant morphology and life cycles {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/Lab9Ferns%281%29.doc}} Lab9Ferns(1).doc || <br />
|- <br />
| 27 Mar || Lab 10. Vascular plant anatomy {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/Seedplants_lab.pdf}} Seedplants_lab.pdf || Answers to questions about the morphology and life cycles of vascular plants DUE next week(10 pts) <br />
|- <br />
| 03 Apr || Lab 10. Vascular plant fossils https://dropbox.uconn.edu/dropbox?n=Lab11.pdf&p=WpvaV1r4sB4tP5gEW<br />
|| Answers to questions about the morphology and life cycles of vascular plants DUE(10 pts)<br />
|- <br />
| 10 Apr || Lab 11. Vascular plant fossils || Papers to read for vascular plant discussion<br />
|- <br />
| 17 Apr || Lab 12. Discussion of Papers on vascular plant phylogeny and evolution || Assignment on vascular plant discussion DUE (10 pts) (participation in discussion)<br />
|- <br />
| 24 Apr || 8-10 taxa: construction and analysis of character matrix || 5 pg write-up of construction and analysis of character matrix: DUE DATE TBA, probably during final exam week (30 pts)<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
[[Category:EEB Courses]]</div>Rachel Rock-Blakehttp://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/eebedia/index.php?title=Evolution_of_Green_Plants_Lab&diff=21535Evolution of Green Plants Lab2012-03-26T20:19:02Z<p>Rachel Rock-Blake: </p>
<hr />
<div>[[Image:EquisetumSperm.png|thumb|right|''Scanning electron micrograph of Equisetum sperm cells. Image by K. S. Renzaglia (http://www.science.siu.edu/landplants/Sphenophyta/sphenophyta.html).'']]<br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: x-large">EEB 3221</span> (1 cr)<br><br><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large">EEB 5221</span> (1 cr) <br><br><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large">Spring 2012<br><br></span><br />
<br />
''Lab meetings:'' T 2-5 PM in TLS 181<br/><br />
<b>Labs begin the first week of class.</b><br/><br />
A lab syllabus will be distributed in the first lab session.<br/><br/><br />
:{{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/LabSyllabus_S12.pdf}} LabSyllabus_S12.pdf<br />
__NOEDITSECTION__<br />
== Contact Information ==<br />
<span style="font-size: large"><br />
Rachel Rock-Blake, Lab Instructor<br/></span><br />
[http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/eebwww/ Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology]<br/><br />
office: Biology/Pharmacy Building 4th floor 405<br/><br />
voice: +1 860-486-4027<br/><br />
email: [mailto:rachel.rock-blake@uconn.edu rachel.rock-blake@uconn.edu]<br/><br/><br />
'''Office hours''': Wednesday 2-3, BIOPHARM 405 or feel free to email in advance<br />
<br />
<br />
==Assignments==<br />
All assignments should be turned in during lab on the date due. Unless there is prior arrangement, assignments turned in late will lose 10% of their point value for each day late, to a maximum of 50%. Keep all of your returned assignments, and copies/computer files. If there are questions about your grade you will need these documents.<br />
No Reports or Assignments will be accepted via Email. Only paper copies will be accepted.<br />
<br />
==Points==<br />
Lab points: 100 points total<br />
<br />
Assignment 1 Tree Thinking exercise: 10 pts<br />
<br />
Assignment 2 Qs about green algae based on labs 3,4: 10pts<br />
<br />
Assignment 3 Lab 5 paper discussion (summary and participation): 10pts<br />
<br />
Assignment 4 Qs about bryophytes based on labs 6,7: 10pts<br />
<br />
Assignment 5 Lab 8 paper discussion (summary and participation): 10pts<br />
<br />
Assignment 6 Qs about vascular plants/fossils based on lab: 10pts<br />
<br />
Assignment 7 Lab 13 paper discussion (summary and participation): 10pts<br />
<br />
Assignment 8 Write up of construction and analysis of character matrix: 30pts<br />
<br />
==Attendance==<br />
You are required to attend all labs. If you will be missing a lab for any reason contact me as soon as possible. Note: missing more than 3 labs will result in a failure for the course.<br />
<br />
==General Rules for Laboratory==<br />
No food or drink in the laboratory<br />
No open-toed shoes (Sandals and Flip-flops are not appropriate to wear to lab)<br />
No Ringing or Vibrating or Texting Cellular Phones<br />
<br />
==Schedule, Spring 2012==<br />
{| border="1" cellpadding="2" <br />
!style="background:#efefef;" width="80" align="center"|Date<br />
!style="background:#efefef;" width="350"|Topic<br />
!style="background:#efefef;" width="200" align="center"|Assignments<br />
|- <br />
| 17 Jan || Lab 1. Overview, Greenhouse/collection facility tours || <br />
|- <br />
| 24 Jan || Lab 2. Characters and trees || {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/Lab2.S2012.pdf}} Lab2.S2012.pdf<br />
|- <br />
| 31 Jan || Lab 3. Green algae morphological forms and life cycles. Review of microscope: handling, cleaning, total magnification, focusing. {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/GreenAlgaeLab3.pdf}} GreenAlgaeLab3.pdf || Tree thinking exercise DUE (10 pts) Life cycles: review Ulva and Volvox specifically {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/Lab%203.pdf}} Lab 3.pdf<br />
|- <br />
| 07 Feb || Lab 4. Green algae morphological forms and life cycles, continued {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/GreenAlgaeLab4.pdf}} GreenAlgaeLab4.pdf || Answers to questions about the morphology and life cycles of green algae DUE (10 pts) Papers to read for Algae discussion: Delwiche et al. 2002 [https://dropbox.uconn.edu/dropbox?n=Delwiche2002.pdf&p=Wm4Ifz0IajdeXFelL] Graham and Wilcox 2000 [https://dropbox.uconn.edu/dropbox?n=GrahamWilcox2000.pdf&p=WWZkxt1Zdg7wZtpA2] McCourt et al. 2004 [https://dropbox.uconn.edu/dropbox?n=McCourtetal2004.pdf&p=W1OwBfeeHFbDQMsRn] and Timme et al. 2011 [https://dropbox.uconn.edu/dropbox?n=Timme.etal.2011.pdf&p=WPr9UTqt2RNyfChVi] <br />
|- <br />
| 14 Feb || Lab 5. Discussion of Papers on green algae phylogeny {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/Lab5.GAphylogeny.pdf}} Lab5.GAphylogeny.pdf || Assignment of discussion papers DUE (10 pts) (participation in discussion)<br />
|- <br />
| 21 Feb || Lab 6. Bryophyte morphology and life cycles (Mosses, Hornworts, and Liverworts) {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/Laboratory6BryoPart1.pdf}} || Please read the Bryophyte notes posted on the lecture website<br />
|- <br />
| 28 Feb || Lab 7. Bryophyte morphology and life cycles (Mosses, Hornworts, and Liverworts), continued {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/BryophyteLabPart2.pdf}} BryophyteLabPart2.pdf || Papers to read of Bryophyte discussion {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/Shawetal.pdf}} Shawetal.pdf, {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/Nishiyamaetal2003.pdf}} Nishiyamaetal2003.pdf, {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/Hutseme%CC%81kersetal.pdf}} Hutsemékersetal.pdf, {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/DuckettSphagnumSM.pdf}} DuckettSphagnumSM.pdf<br />
|- <br />
| 06 Mar || Lab 8. Discussion of Papers on bryophyte anatomy and phylogeny || Assignment on discussion papers DUE (10 pts) (participation in discussion)<br />
|- <br />
| 13 Mar || SPRING BREAK ||<br />
|- <br />
| 20 Mar || Lab 9. Seedless vascular plant morphology and life cycles {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/Lab9Ferns%281%29.doc}} Lab9Ferns(1).doc || <br />
|- <br />
| 27 Mar || Lab 10. Vascular plant anatomy {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/Seedplants_lab.pdf}} Seedplants_lab.pdf || Answers to questions about the morphology and life cycles of vascular plants DUE next week(10 pts) <br />
|- <br />
| 03 Apr || Lab 10. Vascular plant fossils || Answers to questions about the morphology and life cycles of vascular plants DUE(10 pts)<br />
|- <br />
| 10 Apr || Lab 11. Vascular plant fossils || Papers to read for vascular plant discussion<br />
|- <br />
| 17 Apr || Lab 12. Discussion of Papers on vascular plant phylogeny and evolution || Assignment on vascular plant discussion DUE (10 pts) (participation in discussion)<br />
|- <br />
| 24 Apr || 8-10 taxa: construction and analysis of character matrix || 5 pg write-up of construction and analysis of character matrix: DUE DATE TBA, probably during final exam week (30 pts)<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
[[Category:EEB Courses]]</div>Rachel Rock-Blakehttp://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/eebedia/index.php?title=Evolution_of_Green_Plants_Lab&diff=21482Evolution of Green Plants Lab2012-03-20T00:20:31Z<p>Rachel Rock-Blake: </p>
<hr />
<div>[[Image:EquisetumSperm.png|thumb|right|''Scanning electron micrograph of Equisetum sperm cells. Image by K. S. Renzaglia (http://www.science.siu.edu/landplants/Sphenophyta/sphenophyta.html).'']]<br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: x-large">EEB 3221</span> (1 cr)<br><br><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large">EEB 5221</span> (1 cr) <br><br><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large">Spring 2012<br><br></span><br />
<br />
''Lab meetings:'' T 2-5 PM in TLS 181<br/><br />
<b>Labs begin the first week of class.</b><br/><br />
A lab syllabus will be distributed in the first lab session.<br/><br/><br />
:{{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/LabSyllabus_S12.pdf}} LabSyllabus_S12.pdf<br />
__NOEDITSECTION__<br />
== Contact Information ==<br />
<span style="font-size: large"><br />
Rachel Rock-Blake, Lab Instructor<br/></span><br />
[http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/eebwww/ Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology]<br/><br />
office: Biology/Pharmacy Building 4th floor 405<br/><br />
voice: +1 860-486-4027<br/><br />
email: [mailto:rachel.rock-blake@uconn.edu rachel.rock-blake@uconn.edu]<br/><br/><br />
'''Office hours''': Wednesday 2-3, BIOPHARM 405 or feel free to email in advance<br />
<br />
<br />
==Assignments==<br />
All assignments should be turned in during lab on the date due. Unless there is prior arrangement, assignments turned in late will lose 10% of their point value for each day late, to a maximum of 50%. Keep all of your returned assignments, and copies/computer files. If there are questions about your grade you will need these documents.<br />
No Reports or Assignments will be accepted via Email. Only paper copies will be accepted.<br />
<br />
==Points==<br />
Lab points: 100 points total<br />
<br />
Assignment 1 Tree Thinking exercise: 10 pts<br />
<br />
Assignment 2 Qs about green algae based on labs 3,4: 10pts<br />
<br />
Assignment 3 Lab 5 paper discussion (summary and participation): 10pts<br />
<br />
Assignment 4 Qs about bryophytes based on labs 6,7: 10pts<br />
<br />
Assignment 5 Lab 8 paper discussion (summary and participation): 10pts<br />
<br />
Assignment 6 Qs about vascular plants/fossils based on lab: 10pts<br />
<br />
Assignment 7 Lab 13 paper discussion (summary and participation): 10pts<br />
<br />
Assignment 8 Write up of construction and analysis of character matrix: 30pts<br />
<br />
==Attendance==<br />
You are required to attend all labs. If you will be missing a lab for any reason contact me as soon as possible. Note: missing more than 3 labs will result in a failure for the course.<br />
<br />
==General Rules for Laboratory==<br />
No food or drink in the laboratory<br />
No open-toed shoes (Sandals and Flip-flops are not appropriate to wear to lab)<br />
No Ringing or Vibrating or Texting Cellular Phones<br />
<br />
==Schedule, Spring 2012==<br />
{| border="1" cellpadding="2" <br />
!style="background:#efefef;" width="80" align="center"|Date<br />
!style="background:#efefef;" width="350"|Topic<br />
!style="background:#efefef;" width="200" align="center"|Assignments<br />
|- <br />
| 17 Jan || Lab 1. Overview, Greenhouse/collection facility tours || <br />
|- <br />
| 24 Jan || Lab 2. Characters and trees || {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/Lab2.S2012.pdf}} Lab2.S2012.pdf<br />
|- <br />
| 31 Jan || Lab 3. Green algae morphological forms and life cycles. Review of microscope: handling, cleaning, total magnification, focusing. {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/GreenAlgaeLab3.pdf}} GreenAlgaeLab3.pdf || Tree thinking exercise DUE (10 pts) Life cycles: review Ulva and Volvox specifically {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/Lab%203.pdf}} Lab 3.pdf<br />
|- <br />
| 07 Feb || Lab 4. Green algae morphological forms and life cycles, continued {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/GreenAlgaeLab4.pdf}} GreenAlgaeLab4.pdf || Answers to questions about the morphology and life cycles of green algae DUE (10 pts) Papers to read for Algae discussion: Delwiche et al. 2002 [https://dropbox.uconn.edu/dropbox?n=Delwiche2002.pdf&p=Wm4Ifz0IajdeXFelL] Graham and Wilcox 2000 [https://dropbox.uconn.edu/dropbox?n=GrahamWilcox2000.pdf&p=WWZkxt1Zdg7wZtpA2] McCourt et al. 2004 [https://dropbox.uconn.edu/dropbox?n=McCourtetal2004.pdf&p=W1OwBfeeHFbDQMsRn] and Timme et al. 2011 [https://dropbox.uconn.edu/dropbox?n=Timme.etal.2011.pdf&p=WPr9UTqt2RNyfChVi] <br />
|- <br />
| 14 Feb || Lab 5. Discussion of Papers on green algae phylogeny {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/Lab5.GAphylogeny.pdf}} Lab5.GAphylogeny.pdf || Assignment of discussion papers DUE (10 pts) (participation in discussion)<br />
|- <br />
| 21 Feb || Lab 6. Bryophyte morphology and life cycles (Mosses, Hornworts, and Liverworts) {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/Laboratory6BryoPart1.pdf}} || Please read the Bryophyte notes posted on the lecture website<br />
|- <br />
| 28 Feb || Lab 7. Bryophyte morphology and life cycles (Mosses, Hornworts, and Liverworts), continued {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/BryophyteLabPart2.pdf}} BryophyteLabPart2.pdf || Papers to read of Bryophyte discussion {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/Shawetal.pdf}} Shawetal.pdf, {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/Nishiyamaetal2003.pdf}} Nishiyamaetal2003.pdf, {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/Hutseme%CC%81kersetal.pdf}} Hutsemékersetal.pdf, {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/DuckettSphagnumSM.pdf}} DuckettSphagnumSM.pdf<br />
|- <br />
| 06 Mar || Lab 8. Discussion of Papers on bryophyte anatomy and phylogeny || Assignment on discussion papers DUE (10 pts) (participation in discussion)<br />
|- <br />
| 13 Mar || SPRING BREAK ||<br />
|- <br />
| 20 Mar || Lab 9. Seedless vascular plant morphology and life cycles {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/Lab9Ferns%281%29.doc}} Lab9Ferns(1).doc || <br />
|- <br />
| 27 Mar || Lab 10. Vascular plant anatomy || Answers to questions about the morphology and life cycles of vascular plants DUE (10 pts) <br />
|- <br />
| 03 Apr || Lab 10. Vascular plant fossils ||<br />
|- <br />
| 10 Apr || Lab 11. Vascular plant fossils || Papers to read for vascular plant discussion<br />
|- <br />
| 17 Apr || Lab 12. Discussion of Papers on vascular plant phylogeny and evolution || Assignment on vascular plant discussion DUE (10 pts) (participation in discussion)<br />
|- <br />
| 24 Apr || 8-10 taxa: construction and analysis of character matrix || 5 pg write-up of construction and analysis of character matrix: DUE DATE TBA, probably during final exam week (30 pts)<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
[[Category:EEB Courses]]</div>Rachel Rock-Blakehttp://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/eebedia/index.php?title=Evolution_of_Green_Plants_Lab&diff=21277Evolution of Green Plants Lab2012-02-28T21:04:22Z<p>Rachel Rock-Blake: </p>
<hr />
<div>[[Image:EquisetumSperm.png|thumb|right|''Scanning electron micrograph of Equisetum sperm cells. Image by K. S. Renzaglia (http://www.science.siu.edu/landplants/Sphenophyta/sphenophyta.html).'']]<br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: x-large">EEB 3221</span> (1 cr)<br><br><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large">EEB 5221</span> (1 cr) <br><br><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large">Spring 2012<br><br></span><br />
<br />
''Lab meetings:'' T 2-5 PM in TLS 181<br/><br />
<b>Labs begin the first week of class.</b><br/><br />
A lab syllabus will be distributed in the first lab session.<br/><br/><br />
:{{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/LabSyllabus_S12.pdf}} LabSyllabus_S12.pdf<br />
__NOEDITSECTION__<br />
== Contact Information ==<br />
<span style="font-size: large"><br />
Rachel Rock-Blake, Lab Instructor<br/></span><br />
[http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/eebwww/ Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology]<br/><br />
office: Biology/Pharmacy Building 4th floor 405<br/><br />
voice: +1 860-486-4027<br/><br />
email: [mailto:rachel.rock-blake@uconn.edu rachel.rock-blake@uconn.edu]<br/><br/><br />
'''Office hours''': Wednesday 2-3, BIOPHARM 405 or feel free to email in advance<br />
<br />
<br />
==Assignments==<br />
All assignments should be turned in during lab on the date due. Unless there is prior arrangement, assignments turned in late will lose 10% of their point value for each day late, to a maximum of 50%. Keep all of your returned assignments, and copies/computer files. If there are questions about your grade you will need these documents.<br />
No Reports or Assignments will be accepted via Email. Only paper copies will be accepted.<br />
<br />
==Points==<br />
Lab points: 100 points total<br />
<br />
Assignment 1 Tree Thinking exercise: 10 pts<br />
<br />
Assignment 2 Qs about green algae based on labs 3,4: 10pts<br />
<br />
Assignment 3 Lab 5 paper discussion (summary and participation): 10pts<br />
<br />
Assignment 4 Qs about bryophytes based on labs 6,7: 10pts<br />
<br />
Assignment 5 Lab 8 paper discussion (summary and participation): 10pts<br />
<br />
Assignment 6 Qs about vascular plants/fossils based on lab: 10pts<br />
<br />
Assignment 7 Lab 13 paper discussion (summary and participation): 10pts<br />
<br />
Assignment 8 Write up of construction and analysis of character matrix: 30pts<br />
<br />
==Attendance==<br />
You are required to attend all labs. If you will be missing a lab for any reason contact me as soon as possible. Note: missing more than 3 labs will result in a failure for the course.<br />
<br />
==General Rules for Laboratory==<br />
No food or drink in the laboratory<br />
No open-toed shoes (Sandals and Flip-flops are not appropriate to wear to lab)<br />
No Ringing or Vibrating or Texting Cellular Phones<br />
<br />
==Schedule, Spring 2012==<br />
{| border="1" cellpadding="2" <br />
!style="background:#efefef;" width="80" align="center"|Date<br />
!style="background:#efefef;" width="350"|Topic<br />
!style="background:#efefef;" width="200" align="center"|Assignments<br />
|- <br />
| 17 Jan || Lab 1. Overview, Greenhouse/collection facility tours || <br />
|- <br />
| 24 Jan || Lab 2. Characters and trees || {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/Lab2.S2012.pdf}} Lab2.S2012.pdf<br />
|- <br />
| 31 Jan || Lab 3. Green algae morphological forms and life cycles. Review of microscope: handling, cleaning, total magnification, focusing. {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/GreenAlgaeLab3.pdf}} GreenAlgaeLab3.pdf || Tree thinking exercise DUE (10 pts) Life cycles: review Ulva and Volvox specifically {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/Lab%203.pdf}} Lab 3.pdf<br />
|- <br />
| 07 Feb || Lab 4. Green algae morphological forms and life cycles, continued {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/GreenAlgaeLab4.pdf}} GreenAlgaeLab4.pdf || Answers to questions about the morphology and life cycles of green algae DUE (10 pts) Papers to read for Algae discussion: Delwiche et al. 2002 [https://dropbox.uconn.edu/dropbox?n=Delwiche2002.pdf&p=Wm4Ifz0IajdeXFelL] Graham and Wilcox 2000 [https://dropbox.uconn.edu/dropbox?n=GrahamWilcox2000.pdf&p=WWZkxt1Zdg7wZtpA2] McCourt et al. 2004 [https://dropbox.uconn.edu/dropbox?n=McCourtetal2004.pdf&p=W1OwBfeeHFbDQMsRn] and Timme et al. 2011 [https://dropbox.uconn.edu/dropbox?n=Timme.etal.2011.pdf&p=WPr9UTqt2RNyfChVi] <br />
|- <br />
| 14 Feb || Lab 5. Discussion of Papers on green algae phylogeny {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/Lab5.GAphylogeny.pdf}} Lab5.GAphylogeny.pdf || Assignment of discussion papers DUE (10 pts) (participation in discussion)<br />
|- <br />
| 21 Feb || Lab 6. Bryophyte morphology and life cycles (Mosses, Hornworts, and Liverworts) {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/Laboratory6BryoPart1.pdf}} || Please read the Bryophyte notes posted on the lecture website<br />
|- <br />
| 28 Feb || Lab 7. Bryophyte morphology and life cycles (Mosses, Hornworts, and Liverworts), continued {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/BryophyteLabPart2.pdf}} BryophyteLabPart2.pdf || Papers to read of Bryophyte discussion {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/Shawetal.pdf}} Shawetal.pdf, {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/Nishiyamaetal2003.pdf}} Nishiyamaetal2003.pdf, {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/Hutseme%CC%81kersetal.pdf}} Hutsemékersetal.pdf, {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/DuckettSphagnumSM.pdf}} DuckettSphagnumSM.pdf<br />
|- <br />
| 06 Mar || Lab 8. Discussion of Papers on bryophyte anatomy and phylogeny || Assignment on discussion papers DUE (10 pts) (participation in discussion)<br />
|- <br />
| 13 Mar || SPRING BREAK ||<br />
|- <br />
| 20 Mar || Lab 9. Seedless vascular plant morphology and life cycles || <br />
|- <br />
| 27 Mar || Lab 10. Vascular plant anatomy || Answers to questions about the morphology and life cycles of vascular plants DUE (10 pts) <br />
|- <br />
| 03 Apr || Lab 10. Vascular plant fossils ||<br />
|- <br />
| 10 Apr || Lab 11. Vascular plant fossils || Papers to read for vascular plant discussion<br />
|- <br />
| 17 Apr || Lab 12. Discussion of Papers on vascular plant phylogeny and evolution || Assignment on vascular plant discussion DUE (10 pts) (participation in discussion)<br />
|- <br />
| 24 Apr || 8-10 taxa: construction and analysis of character matrix || 5 pg write-up of construction and analysis of character matrix: DUE DATE TBA, probably during final exam week (30 pts)<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
[[Category:EEB Courses]]</div>Rachel Rock-Blakehttp://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/eebedia/index.php?title=Evolution_of_Green_Plants_Lab&diff=21250Evolution of Green Plants Lab2012-02-28T00:17:09Z<p>Rachel Rock-Blake: </p>
<hr />
<div>[[Image:EquisetumSperm.png|thumb|right|''Scanning electron micrograph of Equisetum sperm cells. Image by K. S. Renzaglia (http://www.science.siu.edu/landplants/Sphenophyta/sphenophyta.html).'']]<br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: x-large">EEB 3221</span> (1 cr)<br><br><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large">EEB 5221</span> (1 cr) <br><br><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large">Spring 2012<br><br></span><br />
<br />
''Lab meetings:'' T 2-5 PM in TLS 181<br/><br />
<b>Labs begin the first week of class.</b><br/><br />
A lab syllabus will be distributed in the first lab session.<br/><br/><br />
:{{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/LabSyllabus_S12.pdf}} LabSyllabus_S12.pdf<br />
__NOEDITSECTION__<br />
== Contact Information ==<br />
<span style="font-size: large"><br />
Rachel Rock-Blake, Lab Instructor<br/></span><br />
[http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/eebwww/ Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology]<br/><br />
office: Biology/Pharmacy Building 4th floor 405<br/><br />
voice: +1 860-486-4027<br/><br />
email: [mailto:rachel.rock-blake@uconn.edu rachel.rock-blake@uconn.edu]<br/><br/><br />
'''Office hours''': Wednesday 2-3, BIOPHARM 405 or feel free to email in advance<br />
<br />
<br />
==Assignments==<br />
All assignments should be turned in during lab on the date due. Unless there is prior arrangement, assignments turned in late will lose 10% of their point value for each day late, to a maximum of 50%. Keep all of your returned assignments, and copies/computer files. If there are questions about your grade you will need these documents.<br />
No Reports or Assignments will be accepted via Email. Only paper copies will be accepted.<br />
<br />
==Points==<br />
Lab points: 100 points total<br />
<br />
Assignment 1 Tree Thinking exercise: 10 pts<br />
<br />
Assignment 2 Qs about green algae based on labs 3,4: 10pts<br />
<br />
Assignment 3 Lab 5 paper discussion (summary and participation): 10pts<br />
<br />
Assignment 4 Qs about bryophytes based on labs 6,7: 10pts<br />
<br />
Assignment 5 Lab 8 paper discussion (summary and participation): 10pts<br />
<br />
Assignment 6 Qs about vascular plants/fossils based on lab: 10pts<br />
<br />
Assignment 7 Lab 13 paper discussion (summary and participation): 10pts<br />
<br />
Assignment 8 Write up of construction and analysis of character matrix: 30pts<br />
<br />
==Attendance==<br />
You are required to attend all labs. If you will be missing a lab for any reason contact me as soon as possible. Note: missing more than 3 labs will result in a failure for the course.<br />
<br />
==General Rules for Laboratory==<br />
No food or drink in the laboratory<br />
No open-toed shoes (Sandals and Flip-flops are not appropriate to wear to lab)<br />
No Ringing or Vibrating or Texting Cellular Phones<br />
<br />
==Schedule, Spring 2012==<br />
{| border="1" cellpadding="2" <br />
!style="background:#efefef;" width="80" align="center"|Date<br />
!style="background:#efefef;" width="350"|Topic<br />
!style="background:#efefef;" width="200" align="center"|Assignments<br />
|- <br />
| 17 Jan || Lab 1. Overview, Greenhouse/collection facility tours || <br />
|- <br />
| 24 Jan || Lab 2. Characters and trees || {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/Lab2.S2012.pdf}} Lab2.S2012.pdf<br />
|- <br />
| 31 Jan || Lab 3. Green algae morphological forms and life cycles. Review of microscope: handling, cleaning, total magnification, focusing. {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/GreenAlgaeLab3.pdf}} GreenAlgaeLab3.pdf || Tree thinking exercise DUE (10 pts) Life cycles: review Ulva and Volvox specifically {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/Lab%203.pdf}} Lab 3.pdf<br />
|- <br />
| 07 Feb || Lab 4. Green algae morphological forms and life cycles, continued {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/GreenAlgaeLab4.pdf}} GreenAlgaeLab4.pdf || Answers to questions about the morphology and life cycles of green algae DUE (10 pts) Papers to read for Algae discussion: Delwiche et al. 2002 [https://dropbox.uconn.edu/dropbox?n=Delwiche2002.pdf&p=Wm4Ifz0IajdeXFelL] Graham and Wilcox 2000 [https://dropbox.uconn.edu/dropbox?n=GrahamWilcox2000.pdf&p=WWZkxt1Zdg7wZtpA2] McCourt et al. 2004 [https://dropbox.uconn.edu/dropbox?n=McCourtetal2004.pdf&p=W1OwBfeeHFbDQMsRn] and Timme et al. 2011 [https://dropbox.uconn.edu/dropbox?n=Timme.etal.2011.pdf&p=WPr9UTqt2RNyfChVi] <br />
|- <br />
| 14 Feb || Lab 5. Discussion of Papers on green algae phylogeny {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/Lab5.GAphylogeny.pdf}} Lab5.GAphylogeny.pdf || Assignment of discussion papers DUE (10 pts) (participation in discussion)<br />
|- <br />
| 21 Feb || Lab 6. Bryophyte morphology and life cycles (Mosses, Hornworts, and Liverworts) {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/Laboratory6BryoPart1.pdf}} || Please read the Bryophyte notes posted on the lecture website<br />
|- <br />
| 28 Feb || Lab 7. Bryophyte morphology and life cycles (Mosses, Hornworts, and Liverworts), continued {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/BryophyteLabPart2.pdf}} BryophyteLabPart2.pdf || Answers to questions about the morphology and life cycles of bryophytes DUE (10 pts) Papers to read of Bryophyte discussion<br />
|- <br />
| 06 Mar || Lab 8. Discussion of Papers on bryophyte anatomy and phylogeny || Assignment on discussion papers DUE (10 pts) (participation in discussion)<br />
|- <br />
| 13 Mar || SPRING BREAK ||<br />
|- <br />
| 20 Mar || Lab 9. Seedless vascular plant morphology and life cycles || <br />
|- <br />
| 27 Mar || Lab 10. Vascular plant anatomy || Answers to questions about the morphology and life cycles of vascular plants DUE (10 pts) <br />
|- <br />
| 03 Apr || Lab 10. Vascular plant fossils ||<br />
|- <br />
| 10 Apr || Lab 11. Vascular plant fossils || Papers to read for vascular plant discussion<br />
|- <br />
| 17 Apr || Lab 12. Discussion of Papers on vascular plant phylogeny and evolution || Assignment on vascular plant discussion DUE (10 pts) (participation in discussion)<br />
|- <br />
| 24 Apr || 8-10 taxa: construction and analysis of character matrix || 5 pg write-up of construction and analysis of character matrix: DUE DATE TBA, probably during final exam week (30 pts)<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
[[Category:EEB Courses]]</div>Rachel Rock-Blakehttp://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/eebedia/index.php?title=Evolution_of_Green_Plants_Lab&diff=21026Evolution of Green Plants Lab2012-02-21T01:10:17Z<p>Rachel Rock-Blake: </p>
<hr />
<div>[[Image:EquisetumSperm.png|thumb|right|''Scanning electron micrograph of Equisetum sperm cells. Image by K. S. Renzaglia (http://www.science.siu.edu/landplants/Sphenophyta/sphenophyta.html).'']]<br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: x-large">EEB 3221</span> (1 cr)<br><br><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large">EEB 5221</span> (1 cr) <br><br><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large">Spring 2012<br><br></span><br />
<br />
''Lab meetings:'' T 2-5 PM in TLS 181<br/><br />
<b>Labs begin the first week of class.</b><br/><br />
A lab syllabus will be distributed in the first lab session.<br/><br/><br />
:{{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/LabSyllabus_S12.pdf}} LabSyllabus_S12.pdf<br />
__NOEDITSECTION__<br />
== Contact Information ==<br />
<span style="font-size: large"><br />
Rachel Rock-Blake, Lab Instructor<br/></span><br />
[http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/eebwww/ Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology]<br/><br />
office: Biology/Pharmacy Building 4th floor 405<br/><br />
voice: +1 860-486-4027<br/><br />
email: [mailto:rachel.rock-blake@uconn.edu rachel.rock-blake@uconn.edu]<br/><br/><br />
'''Office hours''': Wednesday 2-3, BIOPHARM 405 or feel free to email in advance<br />
<br />
<br />
==Assignments==<br />
All assignments should be turned in during lab on the date due. Unless there is prior arrangement, assignments turned in late will lose 10% of their point value for each day late, to a maximum of 50%. Keep all of your returned assignments, and copies/computer files. If there are questions about your grade you will need these documents.<br />
No Reports or Assignments will be accepted via Email. Only paper copies will be accepted.<br />
<br />
==Points==<br />
Lab points: 100 points total<br />
<br />
Assignment 1 Tree Thinking exercise: 10 pts<br />
<br />
Assignment 2 Qs about green algae based on labs 3,4: 10pts<br />
<br />
Assignment 3 Lab 5 paper discussion (summary and participation): 10pts<br />
<br />
Assignment 4 Qs about bryophytes based on labs 6,7: 10pts<br />
<br />
Assignment 5 Lab 8 paper discussion (summary and participation): 10pts<br />
<br />
Assignment 6 Qs about vascular plants/fossils based on lab: 10pts<br />
<br />
Assignment 7 Lab 13 paper discussion (summary and participation): 10pts<br />
<br />
Assignment 8 Write up of construction and analysis of character matrix: 30pts<br />
<br />
==Attendance==<br />
You are required to attend all labs. If you will be missing a lab for any reason contact me as soon as possible. Note: missing more than 3 labs will result in a failure for the course.<br />
<br />
==General Rules for Laboratory==<br />
No food or drink in the laboratory<br />
No open-toed shoes (Sandals and Flip-flops are not appropriate to wear to lab)<br />
No Ringing or Vibrating or Texting Cellular Phones<br />
<br />
==Schedule, Spring 2012==<br />
{| border="1" cellpadding="2" <br />
!style="background:#efefef;" width="80" align="center"|Date<br />
!style="background:#efefef;" width="350"|Topic<br />
!style="background:#efefef;" width="200" align="center"|Assignments<br />
|- <br />
| 17 Jan || Lab 1. Overview, Greenhouse/collection facility tours || <br />
|- <br />
| 24 Jan || Lab 2. Characters and trees || {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/Lab2.S2012.pdf}} Lab2.S2012.pdf<br />
|- <br />
| 31 Jan || Lab 3. Green algae morphological forms and life cycles. Review of microscope: handling, cleaning, total magnification, focusing. {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/GreenAlgaeLab3.pdf}} GreenAlgaeLab3.pdf || Tree thinking exercise DUE (10 pts) Life cycles: review Ulva and Volvox specifically {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/Lab%203.pdf}} Lab 3.pdf<br />
|- <br />
| 07 Feb || Lab 4. Green algae morphological forms and life cycles, continued {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/GreenAlgaeLab4.pdf}} GreenAlgaeLab4.pdf || Answers to questions about the morphology and life cycles of green algae DUE (10 pts) Papers to read for Algae discussion: Delwiche et al. 2002 [https://dropbox.uconn.edu/dropbox?n=Delwiche2002.pdf&p=Wm4Ifz0IajdeXFelL] Graham and Wilcox 2000 [https://dropbox.uconn.edu/dropbox?n=GrahamWilcox2000.pdf&p=WWZkxt1Zdg7wZtpA2] McCourt et al. 2004 [https://dropbox.uconn.edu/dropbox?n=McCourtetal2004.pdf&p=W1OwBfeeHFbDQMsRn] and Timme et al. 2011 [https://dropbox.uconn.edu/dropbox?n=Timme.etal.2011.pdf&p=WPr9UTqt2RNyfChVi] <br />
|- <br />
| 14 Feb || Lab 5. Discussion of Papers on green algae phylogeny {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/Lab5.GAphylogeny.pdf}} Lab5.GAphylogeny.pdf || Assignment of discussion papers DUE (10 pts) (participation in discussion)<br />
|- <br />
| 21 Feb || Lab 6. Bryophyte morphology and life cycles (Mosses, Hornworts, and Liverworts) {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/Laboratory6BryoPart1.pdf}} || Please read the Bryophyte notes posted on the lecture website<br />
|- <br />
| 28 Feb || Lab 7. Bryophyte morphology and life cycles (Mosses, Hornworts, and Liverworts), continued || Answers to questions about the morphology and life cycles of bryophytes DUE (10 pts) Papers to read of Bryophyte discussion<br />
|- <br />
| 06 Mar || Lab 8. Discussion of Papers on bryophyte anatomy and phylogeny || Assignment on discussion papers DUE (10 pts) (participation in discussion)<br />
|- <br />
| 13 Mar || SPRING BREAK ||<br />
|- <br />
| 20 Mar || Lab 9. Seedless vascular plant morphology and life cycles || <br />
|- <br />
| 27 Mar || Lab 10. Vascular plant anatomy || Answers to questions about the morphology and life cycles of vascular plants DUE (10 pts) <br />
|- <br />
| 03 Apr || Lab 10. Vascular plant fossils ||<br />
|- <br />
| 10 Apr || Lab 11. Vascular plant fossils || Papers to read for vascular plant discussion<br />
|- <br />
| 17 Apr || Lab 12. Discussion of Papers on vascular plant phylogeny and evolution || Assignment on vascular plant discussion DUE (10 pts) (participation in discussion)<br />
|- <br />
| 24 Apr || 8-10 taxa: construction and analysis of character matrix || 5 pg write-up of construction and analysis of character matrix: DUE DATE TBA, probably during final exam week (30 pts)<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
[[Category:EEB Courses]]</div>Rachel Rock-Blakehttp://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/eebedia/index.php?title=Evolution_of_Green_Plants_Lab&diff=20745Evolution of Green Plants Lab2012-02-07T13:05:31Z<p>Rachel Rock-Blake: </p>
<hr />
<div>[[Image:EquisetumSperm.png|thumb|right|''Scanning electron micrograph of Equisetum sperm cells. Image by K. S. Renzaglia (http://www.science.siu.edu/landplants/Sphenophyta/sphenophyta.html).'']]<br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: x-large">EEB 3221</span> (1 cr)<br><br><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large">EEB 5221</span> (1 cr) <br><br><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large">Spring 2012<br><br></span><br />
<br />
''Lab meetings:'' T 2-5 PM in TLS 181<br/><br />
<b>Labs begin the first week of class.</b><br/><br />
A lab syllabus will be distributed in the first lab session.<br/><br/><br />
:{{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/LabSyllabus_S12.pdf}} LabSyllabus_S12.pdf<br />
__NOEDITSECTION__<br />
== Contact Information ==<br />
<span style="font-size: large"><br />
Rachel Rock-Blake, Lab Instructor<br/></span><br />
[http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/eebwww/ Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology]<br/><br />
office: Biology/Pharmacy Building 4th floor 405<br/><br />
voice: +1 860-486-4027<br/><br />
email: [mailto:rachel.rock-blake@uconn.edu rachel.rock-blake@uconn.edu]<br/><br/><br />
'''Office hours''': Wednesday 2-3, BIOPHARM 405 or feel free to email in advance<br />
<br />
<br />
==Assignments==<br />
All assignments should be turned in during lab on the date due. Unless there is prior arrangement, assignments turned in late will lose 10% of their point value for each day late, to a maximum of 50%. Keep all of your returned assignments, and copies/computer files. If there are questions about your grade you will need these documents.<br />
No Reports or Assignments will be accepted via Email. Only paper copies will be accepted.<br />
<br />
==Points==<br />
Lab points: 100 points total<br />
<br />
Assignment 1 Tree Thinking exercise: 10 pts<br />
<br />
Assignment 2 Qs about green algae based on labs 3,4: 10pts<br />
<br />
Assignment 3 Lab 5 paper discussion (summary and participation): 10pts<br />
<br />
Assignment 4 Qs about bryophytes based on labs 6,7: 10pts<br />
<br />
Assignment 5 Lab 8 paper discussion (summary and participation): 10pts<br />
<br />
Assignment 6 Qs about vascular plants/fossils based on lab: 10pts<br />
<br />
Assignment 7 Lab 13 paper discussion (summary and participation): 10pts<br />
<br />
Assignment 8 Write up of construction and analysis of character matrix: 30pts<br />
<br />
==Attendance==<br />
You are required to attend all labs. If you will be missing a lab for any reason contact me as soon as possible. Note: missing more than 3 labs will result in a failure for the course.<br />
<br />
==General Rules for Laboratory==<br />
No food or drink in the laboratory<br />
No open-toed shoes (Sandals and Flip-flops are not appropriate to wear to lab)<br />
No Ringing or Vibrating or Texting Cellular Phones<br />
<br />
==Schedule, Spring 2012==<br />
{| border="1" cellpadding="2" <br />
!style="background:#efefef;" width="80" align="center"|Date<br />
!style="background:#efefef;" width="350"|Topic<br />
!style="background:#efefef;" width="200" align="center"|Assignments<br />
|- <br />
| 17 Jan || Lab 1. Overview, Greenhouse/collection facility tours || <br />
|- <br />
| 24 Jan || Lab 2. Characters and trees || {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/Lab2.S2012.pdf}} Lab2.S2012.pdf<br />
|- <br />
| 31 Jan || Lab 3. Green algae morphological forms and life cycles. Review of microscope: handling, cleaning, total magnification, focusing. {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/GreenAlgaeLab3.pdf}} GreenAlgaeLab3.pdf || Tree thinking exercise DUE (10 pts) Life cycles: review Ulva and Volvox specifically {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/Lab%203.pdf}} Lab 3.pdf<br />
|- <br />
| 07 Feb || Lab 4. Green algae morphological forms and life cycles, continued {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/GreenAlgaeLab4.pdf}} GreenAlgaeLab4.pdf || Answers to questions about the morphology and life cycles of green algae DUE (10 pts) Papers to read for Algae discussion: Delwiche et al. 2002 [https://dropbox.uconn.edu/dropbox?n=Delwiche2002.pdf&p=Wm4Ifz0IajdeXFelL] Graham and Wilcox 2000 [https://dropbox.uconn.edu/dropbox?n=GrahamWilcox2000.pdf&p=WWZkxt1Zdg7wZtpA2] McCourt et al. 2004 [https://dropbox.uconn.edu/dropbox?n=McCourtetal2004.pdf&p=W1OwBfeeHFbDQMsRn] and Timme et al. 2011 [https://dropbox.uconn.edu/dropbox?n=Timme.etal.2011.pdf&p=WPr9UTqt2RNyfChVi] <br />
|- <br />
| 14 Feb || Lab 5. Discussion of Papers on green algae phylogeny {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/Lab5.GAphylogeny.pdf}} Lab5.GAphylogeny.pdf || Assignment of discussion papers DUE (10 pts) (participation in discussion)<br />
|- <br />
| 21 Feb || Lab 6. Bryophyte morphology and life cycles (Mosses, Hornworts, and Liverworts) || <br />
|- <br />
| 28 Feb || Lab 7. Bryophyte morphology and life cycles (Mosses, Hornworts, and Liverworts), continued || Answers to questions about the morphology and life cycles of bryophytes DUE (10 pts) Papers to read of Bryophyte discussion<br />
|- <br />
| 06 Mar || Lab 8. Discussion of Papers on bryophyte anatomy and phylogeny || Assignment on discussion papers DUE (10 pts) (participation in discussion)<br />
|- <br />
| 13 Mar || SPRING BREAK ||<br />
|- <br />
| 20 Mar || Lab 9. Seedless vascular plant morphology and life cycles || <br />
|- <br />
| 27 Mar || Lab 10. Vascular plant anatomy || Answers to questions about the morphology and life cycles of vascular plants DUE (10 pts) <br />
|- <br />
| 03 Apr || Lab 10. Vascular plant fossils ||<br />
|- <br />
| 10 Apr || Lab 11. Vascular plant fossils || Papers to read for vascular plant discussion<br />
|- <br />
| 17 Apr || Lab 12. Discussion of Papers on vascular plant phylogeny and evolution || Assignment on vascular plant discussion DUE (10 pts) (participation in discussion)<br />
|- <br />
| 24 Apr || 8-10 taxa: construction and analysis of character matrix || 5 pg write-up of construction and analysis of character matrix: DUE DATE TBA, probably during final exam week (30 pts)<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
[[Category:EEB Courses]]</div>Rachel Rock-Blakehttp://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/eebedia/index.php?title=Evolution_of_Green_Plants_Lab&diff=20727Evolution of Green Plants Lab2012-02-06T17:41:20Z<p>Rachel Rock-Blake: </p>
<hr />
<div>[[Image:EquisetumSperm.png|thumb|right|''Scanning electron micrograph of Equisetum sperm cells. Image by K. S. Renzaglia (http://www.science.siu.edu/landplants/Sphenophyta/sphenophyta.html).'']]<br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: x-large">EEB 3221</span> (1 cr)<br><br><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large">EEB 5221</span> (1 cr) <br><br><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large">Spring 2012<br><br></span><br />
<br />
''Lab meetings:'' T 2-5 PM in TLS 181<br/><br />
<b>Labs begin the first week of class.</b><br/><br />
A lab syllabus will be distributed in the first lab session.<br/><br/><br />
:{{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/LabSyllabus_S12.pdf}} LabSyllabus_S12.pdf<br />
__NOEDITSECTION__<br />
== Contact Information ==<br />
<span style="font-size: large"><br />
Rachel Rock-Blake, Lab Instructor<br/></span><br />
[http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/eebwww/ Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology]<br/><br />
office: Biology/Pharmacy Building 4th floor 405<br/><br />
voice: +1 860-486-4027<br/><br />
email: [mailto:r.rockblake@uconn.edu r.rockblake@uconn.edu]<br/><br/><br />
'''Office hours''': Wednesday 2-3, BIOPHARM 405 or feel free to email in advance<br />
<br />
<br />
==Assignments==<br />
All assignments should be turned in during lab on the date due. Unless there is prior arrangement, assignments turned in late will lose 10% of their point value for each day late, to a maximum of 50%. Keep all of your returned assignments, and copies/computer files. If there are questions about your grade you will need these documents.<br />
No Reports or Assignments will be accepted via Email. Only paper copies will be accepted.<br />
<br />
==Points==<br />
Lab points: 100 points total<br />
<br />
Assignment 1 Tree Thinking exercise: 10 pts<br />
<br />
Assignment 2 Qs about green algae based on labs 3,4: 10pts<br />
<br />
Assignment 3 Lab 5 paper discussion (summary and participation): 10pts<br />
<br />
Assignment 4 Qs about bryophytes based on labs 6,7: 10pts<br />
<br />
Assignment 5 Lab 8 paper discussion (summary and participation): 10pts<br />
<br />
Assignment 6 Qs about vascular plants/fossils based on lab: 10pts<br />
<br />
Assignment 7 Lab 13 paper discussion (summary and participation): 10pts<br />
<br />
Assignment 8 Write up of construction and analysis of character matrix: 30pts<br />
<br />
==Attendance==<br />
You are required to attend all labs. If you will be missing a lab for any reason contact me as soon as possible. Note: missing more than 3 labs will result in a failure for the course.<br />
<br />
==General Rules for Laboratory==<br />
No food or drink in the laboratory<br />
No open-toed shoes (Sandals and Flip-flops are not appropriate to wear to lab)<br />
No Ringing or Vibrating or Texting Cellular Phones<br />
<br />
==Schedule, Spring 2012==<br />
{| border="1" cellpadding="2" <br />
!style="background:#efefef;" width="80" align="center"|Date<br />
!style="background:#efefef;" width="350"|Topic<br />
!style="background:#efefef;" width="200" align="center"|Assignments<br />
|- <br />
| 17 Jan || Lab 1. Overview, Greenhouse/collection facility tours || <br />
|- <br />
| 24 Jan || Lab 2. Characters and trees || {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/Lab2.S2012.pdf}} Lab2.S2012.pdf<br />
|- <br />
| 31 Jan || Lab 3. Green algae morphological forms and life cycles. Review of microscope: handling, cleaning, total magnification, focusing. {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/GreenAlgaeLab3.pdf}} GreenAlgaeLab3.pdf || Tree thinking exercise DUE (10 pts) Life cycles: review Ulva and Volvox specifically {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/Lab%203.pdf}} Lab 3.pdf<br />
|- <br />
| 07 Feb || Lab 4. Green algae morphological forms and life cycles, continued {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/GreenAlgaeLab4.pdf}} GreenAlgaeLab4.pdf || Answers to questions about the morphology and life cycles of green algae DUE (10 pts) Papers to read for Algae discussion: Delwiche et al. 2002 [https://dropbox.uconn.edu/dropbox?n=Delwiche2002.pdf&p=Wm4Ifz0IajdeXFelL] Graham and Wilcox 2000 [https://dropbox.uconn.edu/dropbox?n=GrahamWilcox2000.pdf&p=WWZkxt1Zdg7wZtpA2] McCourt et al. 2004 [https://dropbox.uconn.edu/dropbox?n=McCourtetal2004.pdf&p=W1OwBfeeHFbDQMsRn] and Timme et al. 2011 [https://dropbox.uconn.edu/dropbox?n=Timme.etal.2011.pdf&p=WPr9UTqt2RNyfChVi] <br />
|- <br />
| 14 Feb || Lab 5. Discussion of Papers on green algae phylogeny {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/Lab5.GAphylogeny.pdf}} Lab5.GAphylogeny.pdf || Assignment of discussion papers DUE (10 pts) (participation in discussion)<br />
|- <br />
| 21 Feb || Lab 6. Bryophyte morphology and life cycles (Mosses, Hornworts, and Liverworts) || <br />
|- <br />
| 28 Feb || Lab 7. Bryophyte morphology and life cycles (Mosses, Hornworts, and Liverworts), continued || Answers to questions about the morphology and life cycles of bryophytes DUE (10 pts) Papers to read of Bryophyte discussion<br />
|- <br />
| 06 Mar || Lab 8. Discussion of Papers on bryophyte anatomy and phylogeny || Assignment on discussion papers DUE (10 pts) (participation in discussion)<br />
|- <br />
| 13 Mar || SPRING BREAK ||<br />
|- <br />
| 20 Mar || Lab 9. Seedless vascular plant morphology and life cycles || <br />
|- <br />
| 27 Mar || Lab 10. Vascular plant anatomy || Answers to questions about the morphology and life cycles of vascular plants DUE (10 pts) <br />
|- <br />
| 03 Apr || Lab 10. Vascular plant fossils ||<br />
|- <br />
| 10 Apr || Lab 11. Vascular plant fossils || Papers to read for vascular plant discussion<br />
|- <br />
| 17 Apr || Lab 12. Discussion of Papers on vascular plant phylogeny and evolution || Assignment on vascular plant discussion DUE (10 pts) (participation in discussion)<br />
|- <br />
| 24 Apr || 8-10 taxa: construction and analysis of character matrix || 5 pg write-up of construction and analysis of character matrix: DUE DATE TBA, probably during final exam week (30 pts)<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
[[Category:EEB Courses]]</div>Rachel Rock-Blakehttp://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/eebedia/index.php?title=Evolution_of_Green_Plants_Lab&diff=20698Evolution of Green Plants Lab2012-02-06T01:14:33Z<p>Rachel Rock-Blake: </p>
<hr />
<div>[[Image:EquisetumSperm.png|thumb|right|''Scanning electron micrograph of Equisetum sperm cells. Image by K. S. Renzaglia (http://www.science.siu.edu/landplants/Sphenophyta/sphenophyta.html).'']]<br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: x-large">EEB 3221</span> (1 cr)<br><br><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large">EEB 5221</span> (1 cr) <br><br><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large">Spring 2012<br><br></span><br />
<br />
''Lab meetings:'' T 2-5 PM in TLS 181<br/><br />
<b>Labs begin the first week of class.</b><br/><br />
A lab syllabus will be distributed in the first lab session.<br/><br/><br />
:{{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/LabSyllabus_S12.pdf}} LabSyllabus_S12.pdf<br />
__NOEDITSECTION__<br />
== Contact Information ==<br />
<span style="font-size: large"><br />
Rachel Rock-Blake, Lab Instructor<br/></span><br />
[http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/eebwww/ Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology]<br/><br />
office: Biology/Pharmacy Building 4th floor 405<br/><br />
voice: +1 860-486-4027<br/><br />
email: [mailto:r.rockblake@uconn.edu r.rockblake@uconn.edu]<br/><br/><br />
'''Office hours''': Wednesday 2-3, BIOPHARM 405 or feel free to email in advance<br />
<br />
<br />
==Assignments==<br />
All assignments should be turned in during lab on the date due. Unless there is prior arrangement, assignments turned in late will lose 10% of their point value for each day late, to a maximum of 50%. Keep all of your returned assignments, and copies/computer files. If there are questions about your grade you will need these documents.<br />
No Reports or Assignments will be accepted via Email. Only paper copies will be accepted.<br />
<br />
==Points==<br />
Lab points: 100 points total<br />
<br />
Assignment 1 Tree Thinking exercise: 10 pts<br />
<br />
Assignment 2 Qs about green algae based on labs 3,4: 10pts<br />
<br />
Assignment 3 Lab 5 paper discussion (summary and participation): 10pts<br />
<br />
Assignment 4 Qs about bryophytes based on labs 6,7: 10pts<br />
<br />
Assignment 5 Lab 8 paper discussion (summary and participation): 10pts<br />
<br />
Assignment 6 Qs about vascular plants/fossils based on lab: 10pts<br />
<br />
Assignment 7 Lab 13 paper discussion (summary and participation): 10pts<br />
<br />
Assignment 8 Write up of construction and analysis of character matrix: 30pts<br />
<br />
==Attendance==<br />
You are required to attend all labs. If you will be missing a lab for any reason contact me as soon as possible. Note: missing more than 3 labs will result in a failure for the course.<br />
<br />
==General Rules for Laboratory==<br />
No food or drink in the laboratory<br />
No open-toed shoes (Sandals and Flip-flops are not appropriate to wear to lab)<br />
No Ringing or Vibrating or Texting Cellular Phones<br />
<br />
==Schedule, Spring 2012==<br />
{| border="1" cellpadding="2" <br />
!style="background:#efefef;" width="80" align="center"|Date<br />
!style="background:#efefef;" width="350"|Topic<br />
!style="background:#efefef;" width="200" align="center"|Assignments<br />
|- <br />
| 17 Jan || Lab 1. Overview, Greenhouse/collection facility tours || <br />
|- <br />
| 24 Jan || Lab 2. Characters and trees || {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/Lab2.S2012.pdf}} Lab2.S2012.pdf<br />
|- <br />
| 31 Jan || Lab 3. Green algae morphological forms and life cycles. Review of microscope: handling, cleaning, total magnification, focusing. {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/GreenAlgaeLab3.pdf}} GreenAlgaeLab3.pdf || Tree thinking exercise DUE (10 pts) Life cycles: review Ulva and Volvox specifically {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/Lab%203.pdf}} Lab 3.pdf<br />
|- <br />
| 07 Feb || Lab 4. Green algae morphological forms and life cycles, continued {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/GreenAlgaeLab4.pdf}} GreenAlgaeLab4.pdf || Answers to questions about the morphology and life cycles of green algae DUE (10 pts) Papers to read for Algae discussion<br />
|- <br />
| 14 Feb || Lab 5. Discussion of Papers on green algae phylogeny {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/Lab5.GAphylogeny.pdf}} Lab5.GAphylogeny.pdf || Assignment of discussion papers DUE (10 pts) (participation in discussion)<br />
|- <br />
| 21 Feb || Lab 6. Bryophyte morphology and life cycles (Mosses, Hornworts, and Liverworts) || <br />
|- <br />
| 28 Feb || Lab 7. Bryophyte morphology and life cycles (Mosses, Hornworts, and Liverworts), continued || Answers to questions about the morphology and life cycles of bryophytes DUE (10 pts) Papers to read of Bryophyte discussion<br />
|- <br />
| 06 Mar || Lab 8. Discussion of Papers on bryophyte anatomy and phylogeny || Assignment on discussion papers DUE (10 pts) (participation in discussion)<br />
|- <br />
| 13 Mar || SPRING BREAK ||<br />
|- <br />
| 20 Mar || Lab 9. Seedless vascular plant morphology and life cycles || <br />
|- <br />
| 27 Mar || Lab 10. Vascular plant anatomy || Answers to questions about the morphology and life cycles of vascular plants DUE (10 pts) <br />
|- <br />
| 03 Apr || Lab 10. Vascular plant fossils ||<br />
|- <br />
| 10 Apr || Lab 11. Vascular plant fossils || Papers to read for vascular plant discussion<br />
|- <br />
| 17 Apr || Lab 12. Discussion of Papers on vascular plant phylogeny and evolution || Assignment on vascular plant discussion DUE (10 pts) (participation in discussion)<br />
|- <br />
| 24 Apr || 8-10 taxa: construction and analysis of character matrix || 5 pg write-up of construction and analysis of character matrix: DUE DATE TBA, probably during final exam week (30 pts)<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
[[Category:EEB Courses]]</div>Rachel Rock-Blakehttp://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/eebedia/index.php?title=Evolution_of_Green_Plants_Lab&diff=20655Evolution of Green Plants Lab2012-02-02T22:09:59Z<p>Rachel Rock-Blake: </p>
<hr />
<div>[[Image:EquisetumSperm.png|thumb|right|''Scanning electron micrograph of Equisetum sperm cells. Image by K. S. Renzaglia (http://www.science.siu.edu/landplants/Sphenophyta/sphenophyta.html).'']]<br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: x-large">EEB 3221</span> (1 cr)<br><br><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large">EEB 5221</span> (1 cr) <br><br><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large">Spring 2012<br><br></span><br />
<br />
''Lab meetings:'' T 2-5 PM in TLS 181<br/><br />
<b>Labs begin the first week of class.</b><br/><br />
A lab syllabus will be distributed in the first lab session.<br/><br/><br />
:{{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/LabSyllabus_S12.pdf}} LabSyllabus_S12.pdf<br />
__NOEDITSECTION__<br />
== Contact Information ==<br />
<span style="font-size: large"><br />
Rachel Rock-Blake, Lab Instructor<br/></span><br />
[http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/eebwww/ Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology]<br/><br />
office: Biology/Pharmacy Building 4th floor 405<br/><br />
voice: +1 860-486-4027<br/><br />
email: [mailto:r.rockblake@uconn.edu r.rockblake@uconn.edu]<br/><br/><br />
'''Office hours''': Wednesday 2-3, BIOPHARM 405 or feel free to email in advance<br />
<br />
<br />
==Assignments==<br />
All assignments should be turned in during lab on the date due. Unless there is prior arrangement, assignments turned in late will lose 10% of their point value for each day late, to a maximum of 50%. Keep all of your returned assignments, and copies/computer files. If there are questions about your grade you will need these documents.<br />
No Reports or Assignments will be accepted via Email. Only paper copies will be accepted.<br />
<br />
==Points==<br />
Lab points: 100 points total<br />
<br />
Assignment 1 Tree Thinking exercise: 10 pts<br />
<br />
Assignment 2 Qs about green algae based on labs 3,4: 10pts<br />
<br />
Assignment 3 Lab 5 paper discussion (summary and participation): 10pts<br />
<br />
Assignment 4 Qs about bryophytes based on labs 6,7: 10pts<br />
<br />
Assignment 5 Lab 8 paper discussion (summary and participation): 10pts<br />
<br />
Assignment 6 Qs about vascular plants/fossils based on lab: 10pts<br />
<br />
Assignment 7 Lab 13 paper discussion (summary and participation): 10pts<br />
<br />
Assignment 8 Write up of construction and analysis of character matrix: 30pts<br />
<br />
==Attendance==<br />
You are required to attend all labs. If you will be missing a lab for any reason contact me as soon as possible. Note: missing more than 3 labs will result in a failure for the course.<br />
<br />
==General Rules for Laboratory==<br />
No food or drink in the laboratory<br />
No open-toed shoes (Sandals and Flip-flops are not appropriate to wear to lab)<br />
No Ringing or Vibrating or Texting Cellular Phones<br />
<br />
==Schedule, Spring 2012==<br />
{| border="1" cellpadding="2" <br />
!style="background:#efefef;" width="80" align="center"|Date<br />
!style="background:#efefef;" width="350"|Topic<br />
!style="background:#efefef;" width="200" align="center"|Assignments<br />
|- <br />
| 17 Jan || Lab 1. Overview, Greenhouse/collection facility tours || <br />
|- <br />
| 24 Jan || Lab 2. Characters and trees || {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/Lab2.S2012.pdf}} Lab2.S2012.pdf<br />
|- <br />
| 31 Jan || Lab 3. Green algae morphological forms and life cycles. Review of microscope: handling, cleaning, total magnification, focusing. {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/GreenAlgaeLab3.pdf}} GreenAlgaeLab3.pdf || Tree thinking exercise DUE (10 pts) Life cycles: review Ulva and Volvox specifically {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/Lab%203.pdf}} Lab 3.pdf<br />
|- <br />
| 07 Feb || Lab 4. Green algae morphological forms and life cycles, continued || Answers to questions about the morphology and life cycles of green algae DUE (10 pts) Papers to read for Algae discussion<br />
|- <br />
| 14 Feb || Lab 5. Discussion of Papers on green algae phylogeny || Assignment of discussion papers DUE (10 pts) (participation in discussion)<br />
|- <br />
| 21 Feb || Lab 6. Bryophyte morphology and life cycles (Mosses, Hornworts, and Liverworts) || <br />
|- <br />
| 28 Feb || Lab 7. Bryophyte morphology and life cycles (Mosses, Hornworts, and Liverworts), continued || Answers to questions about the morphology and life cycles of bryophytes DUE (10 pts) Papers to read of Bryophyte discussion<br />
|- <br />
| 06 Mar || Lab 8. Discussion of Papers on bryophyte anatomy and phylogeny || Assignment on discussion papers DUE (10 pts) (participation in discussion)<br />
|- <br />
| 13 Mar || SPRING BREAK ||<br />
|- <br />
| 20 Mar || Lab 9. Seedless vascular plant morphology and life cycles || <br />
|- <br />
| 27 Mar || Lab 10. Vascular plant anatomy || Answers to questions about the morphology and life cycles of vascular plants DUE (10 pts) <br />
|- <br />
| 03 Apr || Lab 10. Vascular plant fossils ||<br />
|- <br />
| 10 Apr || Lab 11. Vascular plant fossils || Papers to read for vascular plant discussion<br />
|- <br />
| 17 Apr || Lab 12. Discussion of Papers on vascular plant phylogeny and evolution || Assignment on vascular plant discussion DUE (10 pts) (participation in discussion)<br />
|- <br />
| 24 Apr || 8-10 taxa: construction and analysis of character matrix || 5 pg write-up of construction and analysis of character matrix: DUE DATE TBA, probably during final exam week (30 pts)<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
[[Category:EEB Courses]]</div>Rachel Rock-Blakehttp://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/eebedia/index.php?title=Evolution_of_Green_Plants_Lab&diff=20646Evolution of Green Plants Lab2012-02-02T15:37:55Z<p>Rachel Rock-Blake: </p>
<hr />
<div>[[Image:EquisetumSperm.png|thumb|right|''Scanning electron micrograph of Equisetum sperm cells. Image by K. S. Renzaglia (http://www.science.siu.edu/landplants/Sphenophyta/sphenophyta.html).'']]<br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: x-large">EEB 3221</span> (1 cr)<br><br><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large">EEB 5221</span> (1 cr) <br><br><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large">Spring 2012<br><br></span><br />
<br />
''Lab meetings:'' T 2-5 PM in TLS 181<br/><br />
<b>Labs begin the first week of class.</b><br/><br />
A lab syllabus will be distributed in the first lab session.<br/><br/><br />
:{{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/LabSyllabus_S12.pdf}} LabSyllabus_S12.pdf<br />
__NOEDITSECTION__<br />
== Contact Information ==<br />
<span style="font-size: large"><br />
Rachel Rock-Blake, Lab Instructor<br/></span><br />
[http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/eebwww/ Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology]<br/><br />
office: Biology/Pharmacy Building 4th floor 405<br/><br />
voice: +1 860-486-4027<br/><br />
email: [mailto:r.rockblake@uconn.edu r.rockblake@uconn.edu]<br/><br/><br />
'''Office hours''': Wednesday 2-3, BIOPHARM 405 or feel free to email in advance<br />
<br />
<br />
==Assignments==<br />
All assignments should be turned in during lab on the date due. Unless there is prior arrangement, assignments turned in late will lose 10% of their point value for each day late, to a maximum of 50%. Keep all of your returned assignments, and copies/computer files. If there are questions about your grade you will need these documents.<br />
No Reports or Assignments will be accepted via Email. Only paper copies will be accepted.<br />
<br />
==Points==<br />
Lab points: 100 points total<br />
<br />
Assignment 1 <br />
<br />
Assignment 2 Qs about green algae based on labs 3,4: 10pts<br />
<br />
Assignment 3 Lab 5 paper discussion (summary and participation): 10pts<br />
<br />
Assignment 4 Qs about bryophytes based on labs 6,7: 10pts<br />
<br />
Assignment 5 Lab 8 paper discussion (summary and participation): 10pts<br />
<br />
Assignment 6 Qs about vascular plants/fossils based on lab: 10pts<br />
<br />
Assignment 7 Lab 13 paper discussion (summary and participation): 10pts<br />
<br />
Assignment 8 Write up of construction and analysis of character matrix: 30pts<br />
<br />
==Attendance==<br />
You are required to attend all labs. If you will be missing a lab for any reason contact me as soon as possible. Note: missing more than 3 labs will result in a failure for the course.<br />
<br />
==General Rules for Laboratory==<br />
No food or drink in the laboratory<br />
No open-toed shoes (Sandals and Flip-flops are not appropriate to wear to lab)<br />
No Ringing or Vibrating or Texting Cellular Phones<br />
<br />
==Schedule, Spring 2012==<br />
{| border="1" cellpadding="2" <br />
!style="background:#efefef;" width="80" align="center"|Date<br />
!style="background:#efefef;" width="350"|Topic<br />
!style="background:#efefef;" width="200" align="center"|Assignments<br />
|- <br />
| 17 Jan || Lab 1. Overview, Greenhouse/collection facility tours || <br />
|- <br />
| 24 Jan || Lab 2. Characters and trees || {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/Lab2.S2012.pdf}} Lab2.S2012.pdf<br />
|- <br />
| 31 Jan || Lab 3. Green algae morphological forms and life cycles. Review of microscope: handling, cleaning, total magnification, focusing. {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/GreenAlgaeLab3.pdf}} GreenAlgaeLab3.pdf || Tree thinking exercise DUE (10 pts) Life cycles: review Ulva and Volvox specifically {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/Lab%203.pdf}} Lab 3.pdf<br />
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| 07 Feb || Lab 4. Green algae morphological forms and life cycles, continued || Answers to questions about the morphology and life cycles of green algae DUE (10 pts) Papers to read for Algae discussion<br />
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| 14 Feb || Lab 5. Discussion of Papers on green algae phylogeny || Assignment of discussion papers DUE (10 pts) (participation in discussion)<br />
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| 21 Feb || Lab 6. Bryophyte morphology and life cycles (Mosses, Hornworts, and Liverworts) || <br />
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| 28 Feb || Lab 7. Bryophyte morphology and life cycles (Mosses, Hornworts, and Liverworts), continued || Answers to questions about the morphology and life cycles of bryophytes DUE (10 pts) Papers to read of Bryophyte discussion<br />
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| 06 Mar || Lab 8. Discussion of Papers on bryophyte anatomy and phylogeny || Assignment on discussion papers DUE (10 pts) (participation in discussion)<br />
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| 13 Mar || SPRING BREAK ||<br />
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| 20 Mar || Lab 9. Seedless vascular plant morphology and life cycles || <br />
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| 27 Mar || Lab 10. Vascular plant anatomy || Answers to questions about the morphology and life cycles of vascular plants DUE (10 pts) <br />
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| 03 Apr || Lab 10. Vascular plant fossils ||<br />
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| 10 Apr || Lab 11. Vascular plant fossils || Papers to read for vascular plant discussion<br />
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| 17 Apr || Lab 12. Discussion of Papers on vascular plant phylogeny and evolution || Assignment on vascular plant discussion DUE (10 pts) (participation in discussion)<br />
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| 24 Apr || 8-10 taxa: construction and analysis of character matrix || 5 pg write-up of construction and analysis of character matrix: DUE DATE TBA, probably during final exam week (30 pts)<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large">EEB 3221</span> (1 cr)<br><br><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large">EEB 5221</span> (1 cr) <br><br><br />
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<span style="font-size: large">Spring 2012<br><br></span><br />
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''Lab meetings:'' T 2-5 PM in TLS 181<br/><br />
<b>Labs begin the first week of class.</b><br/><br />
A lab syllabus will be distributed in the first lab session.<br/><br/><br />
:{{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/LabSyllabus_S12.pdf}} LabSyllabus_S12.pdf<br />
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== Contact Information ==<br />
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Rachel Rock-Blake, Lab Instructor<br/></span><br />
[http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/eebwww/ Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology]<br/><br />
office: Biology/Pharmacy Building 4th floor 405<br/><br />
voice: +1 860-486-4027<br/><br />
email: [mailto:r.rockblake@uconn.edu r.rockblake@uconn.edu]<br/><br/><br />
'''Office hours''': Wednesday 2-3, BIOPHARM 405 or feel free to email in advance<br />
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==Assignments==<br />
All assignments should be turned in during lab on the date due. Unless there is prior arrangement, assignments turned in late will lose 10% of their point value for each day late, to a maximum of 50%. Keep all of your returned assignments, and copies/computer files. If there are questions about your grade you will need these documents.<br />
No Reports or Assignments will be accepted via Email. Only paper copies will be accepted.<br />
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==Points==<br />
Lab points: 100 points total<br />
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Assignment 1 <br />
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Assignment 2 Qs about green algae based on labs 3,4: 10pts<br />
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Assignment 3 Lab 5 paper discussion (summary and participation): 10pts<br />
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Assignment 4 Qs about bryophytes based on labs 6,7: 10pts<br />
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Assignment 5 Lab 8 paper discussion (summary and participation): 10pts<br />
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Assignment 6 Qs about vascular plants/fossils based on lab: 10pts<br />
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Assignment 7 Lab 13 paper discussion (summary and participation): 10pts<br />
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Assignment 8 Write up of construction and analysis of character matrix: 30pts<br />
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==Attendance==<br />
You are required to attend all labs. If you will be missing a lab for any reason contact me as soon as possible. Note: missing more than 3 labs will result in a failure for the course.<br />
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==General Rules for Laboratory==<br />
No food or drink in the laboratory<br />
No open-toed shoes (Sandals and Flip-flops are not appropriate to wear to lab)<br />
No Ringing or Vibrating or Texting Cellular Phones<br />
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==Schedule, Spring 2012==<br />
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| 17 Jan || Lab 1. Overview, Greenhouse/collection facility tours || <br />
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| 24 Jan || Lab 2. Characters and trees || {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/Lab2.S2012.pdf}} Lab2.S2012.pdf<br />
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| 31 Jan || Lab 3. Green algae morphological forms and life cycles. Review of microscope: handling, cleaning, total magnification, focusing. {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/GreenAlgaeLab3.pdf}} GreenAlgaeLab3.pdf || Life cycles: review Ulva and Volvox specifically {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses/greenplants/restricted/Lab%203.pdf}} Lab 3.pdf<br />
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| 07 Feb || Lab 4. Green algae morphological forms and life cycles, continued || <br />
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| 14 Feb || Lab 5. Discussion of Papers on green algae phylogeny || <br />
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| 21 Feb || Lab 6. Bryophyte morphology and life cycles (Mosses, Hornworts, and Liverworts) || <br />
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| 28 Feb || Lab 7. Bryophyte morphology and life cycles (Mosses, Hornworts, and Liverworts), continued ||<br />
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| 06 Mar || Lab 8. Discussion of Papers on bryophyte anatomy and phylogeny || <br />
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| 13 Mar || SPRING BREAK ||<br />
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| 20 Mar || Lab 9. Seedless vascular plant morphology and life cycles || <br />
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| 27 Mar || Lab 10. Vascular plant anatomy || <br />
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| 03 Apr || Lab 10. Vascular plant fossils ||<br />
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| 10 Apr || Lab 11. Vascular plant fossils || <br />
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| 17 Apr || Lab 12. Discussion of Papers on vascular plant phylogeny and evolution ||<br />
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| 24 Apr || Final ||<br />
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